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Al A Mirel

from Redwood City, CA
Age ~53
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Also known as:
Al M Mirel
Phone and address:
2000 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 368-3557
Related to:
Stephen Neal Spurlock, 48Kimberly MirelChristine Decristofaro, 59Cristela Butler, 47Matthew Mirel, 26Christopher Decristofaro, 60
Connected to:
Amy Mireles, 48Angelina M Mireles, 39Benito Mireles, 48Cynthia Mireles, 41Dawnell Mireles, 44Emily M Mireles, 34Esmeralda Mireles, 46Freddy Mireles, 32Holly Mireles, 46Humberto L Mireles, 47

Al Mirel Phones & Addresses

  • 2000 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062 (650) 368-3557
  • 700 Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
  • 389 Lastreto Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (408) 481-9401
  • 709 San Conrado Ter, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (408) 481-9401
  • 2928 226Th St, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 539-0500
  • Santa Clara, CA

Work

Company: Expanding innovations May 2018 Position: Vice president of research and development

Education

School / High School: California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo 1989 to 1994

Skills

Iso 13485 • Cellular Manufacturing • R&D • Medical Devices • Design Control • Validation • Manufacturing • Capa • Fda • Design For Manufacturing • Assembly Lines • Engineering • Quality System • Healthcare • Design of Experiments • Product Development • Bill of Materials • Packaging Engineering • Process Excellence • Manufacturing Engineering • Iso 14971 • Product Launch • Surgical Instruments • Market Development • Injection Molding • Capital Equipment • Orthopedic • V&V • Spine • Catheters • Orthopedics • Research and Development • U.s. Food and Drug Administration

Industries

Medical Devices

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Vice President Of Research And Development

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Location:
San Francisco, CA
Industry:
Medical Devices
Work:
Expanding Innovations
Vice President of Research and Development
Spineview Inc. Mar 1, 2015 - Jun 2017
Vice President of Research and Development
Spineview Inc. Oct 1, 2009 - Mar 2015
Director of R and D
Surgrx 2008 - Oct 2009
Project Manager
Surgrx Apr 2006 - Apr 2008
Senior Rd Engineer
Education:
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo 1989 - 1994
Skills:
Iso 13485
Cellular Manufacturing
R&D
Medical Devices
Design Control
Validation
Manufacturing
Capa
Fda
Design For Manufacturing
Assembly Lines
Engineering
Quality System
Healthcare
Design of Experiments
Product Development
Bill of Materials
Packaging Engineering
Process Excellence
Manufacturing Engineering
Iso 14971
Product Launch
Surgical Instruments
Market Development
Injection Molding
Capital Equipment
Orthopedic
V&V
Spine
Catheters
Orthopedics
Research and Development
U.s. Food and Drug Administration

Publications

Us Patents

Surgical Instruments And End Effectors Therefor

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US Patent:
20110282339, Nov 17, 2011
Filed:
May 17, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/781243
Inventors:
Patrick A. Weizman - Liberty Township OH, US
Jeffrey L. Aldridge - Lebanon OH, US
Raymond M. Banks - Cupertino CA, US
Andrew T. Beckman - Cincinnati OH, US
John F. Cummings - Madeira OH, US
Timothy G. Dietz - Terrace Park OH, US
Craig N. Faller - Milford OH, US
James R. Giordano - Milford OH, US
Jason L. Harris - Mason OH, US
Zhifan F. Huang - Mason OH, US
Gregory W. Johnson - Milford OH, US
Cory G. Kimball - Cincinnati OH, US
Prasanna Malaviya - Mason OH, US
Matthew C. Miller - Cincinnati OH, US
Al Mirel - Redwood City CA, US
David K. Norvell - Monroe OH, US
Christopher J. Schall - Cincinnati OH, US
Foster B. Stulen - Mason OH, US
Jeffrey S. Swayze - Hamilton OH, US
Bradley E. White - Cincinnati OH, US
Tamara Widenhouse - Clarksville OH, US
David A. Witt - Maineville OH, US
Steve G. Bernath - Gilroy CA, US
Assignee:
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:
A61B 18/14
A61B 18/18
US Classification:
606 33, 606 41, 606 45
Abstract:
Various forms of surgical instruments are disclosed. In various embodiments, an end effector having operable and closable jaws is attached to a distal end of an elongate shaft such that portions of the jaws are axially offset from the elongate shaft. Other jaw embodiments are coupled to an actuation arrangement that permits portions of the jaws to be moved out of axial alignment with the elongate shaft. Other jaw embodiments are configured to facilitate tissue dissection. Electrosurgical instruments are also disclosed. One embodiment employs a flexible electrode that is conformable to tissue.

Heat Management Configurations For Controlling Heat Dissipation From Electrosurgical Instruments

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US Patent:
20110306968, Dec 15, 2011
Filed:
Jun 10, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/797866
Inventors:
Andrew T. Beckman - Cincinnati OH, US
Bradley E. White - Cincinnati OH, US
Cory G. Kimball - Cincinnati OH, US
John F. Cummings - Madeira OH, US
Al Mirel - Redwood City CA, US
Christopher J. Schall - Cincinnati OH, US
Jeffrey L. Aldridge - Lebanon OH, US
Timothy G. Dietz - Terrace Park OH, US
David A. Witt - Maineville OH, US
Mary E. Mootoo - Cincinnati OH, US
Zhifan F. Huang - Mason OH, US
Raymond M. Banks - Cupertino CA, US
Tamara Widenhouse - Clarksville OH, US
Jason L. Harris - Mason OH, US
Jeffrey S. Swayze - Hamilton OH, US
Foster B. Stulen - Mason OH, US
Prasanna Malaviya - Mason OH, US
Gregory W. Johnson - Milford OH, US
Paul Guerra - Los Gatos CA, US
International Classification:
A61B 18/14
US Classification:
606 41
Abstract:
In various embodiments, a surgical instrument is provided that may comprise an end effector for performing a surgical procedure on tissue, for example. The end effector may comprise at least one energy delivery surface and heat dissipation means for dissipating heat from at least a portion of the end effector. For example, in at least one embodiment, the end effector may comprise a first jaw, a second jaw, and a cutting member. The cutting member may comprise a cutting surface and a body, which may define a cavity and at least one opening communicating with the cavity. A fluid may be moved through the cavity to and/or from the opening(s). Additionally, in at least one embodiment, a surgical instrument's end effector may comprise a first jaw, a second jaw, a cutting member, and at least one heat pipe. Various other heat dissipation means are also disclosed.

Electrosurgical Instrument Comprising Sequentially Activated Electrodes

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US Patent:
20110306973, Dec 15, 2011
Filed:
Jun 10, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/797844
Inventors:
John F. Cummings - Madeira OH, US
Andrew T. Beckman - Cincinnati OH, US
Bradley E. White - Cincinnati OH, US
Christopher J. Schall - Cincinnati OH, US
Cory G. Kimball - Cincinnati OH, US
Al Mirel - Redwood City CA, US
Assignee:
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:
A61B 18/14
US Classification:
606 48
Abstract:
An electrosurgical surgical instrument can comprise a handle and an end effector, wherein the end effector can comprise first and second jaws which can be opened and closed to capture tissue therebetween. One or both of the first and second jaws can comprise a plurality of electrodes which can be sequentially activated. The electrodes can be activated in a pre-determined order in connection with a cutting member being advanced through the tissue. In various embodiments, the electrodes can be deactivated in a predetermined order. In certain embodiments, the electrodes can be comprised of a positive temperature coefficient material which can allow the electrodes to be sequentially deactivated.

Surgical Instrument Comprising An Articulatable End Effector

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US Patent:
20120010615, Jan 12, 2012
Filed:
Jul 8, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/832361
Inventors:
John F. Cummings - Madeira OH, US
Andrew T. Beckman - Cincinnati OH, US
Cory G. Kimball - Cincinnati OH, US
Al Mirel - Redwood City CA, US
Christopher J. Schall - Cincinnati OH, US
Assignee:
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:
A61B 18/18
US Classification:
606 51
Abstract:
A surgical instrument can comprise a handle and an end effector, wherein the end effector can comprise first and second jaws which can be opened and closed in order to capture tissue therebetween. The surgical instrument can further comprise a shaft extending between the handle and the effector and means for articulating the end effector relative to the shaft. The articulating means can comprise a portion of the shaft which is rotatable about a first axis in order to articulate the end effector about a second axis. In at least one embodiment, the shaft can comprise a first portion including a cam and a second portion including a cam follower, wherein the rotation of the second portion and the interaction of the cam and cam follower can cause the second portion to pivot relative to the first portion.

Surgical Instrument Comprising An Articulatable End Effector

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US Patent:
20120010616, Jan 12, 2012
Filed:
Jul 8, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/832345
Inventors:
Zhifan F. Huang - Mason OH, US
David A. Witt - Maineville OH, US
Raymond M. Banks - Cupertino CA, US
Timothy G. Dietz - Terrace Park OH, US
Mary E. Mootoo - Cincinnati OH, US
Gregory W. Johnson - Milford OH, US
Jeffrey S. Swayze - Hamilton OH, US
Jason L. Harris - Mason OH, US
Foster B. Stulen - Mason OH, US
Prasanna Malaviya - Mason OH, US
Richard W. Timm - Cincinnati OH, US
John V. Hunt - Cincinnati OH, US
Suzanne E. Thompson - West Chester OH, US
Gavin M. Monson - Oxford OH, US
Robert J. Laird - Morrow OH, US
Omar J. Vakharia - Cincinnati OH, US
Christopher J. Schall - Cincinnati OH, US
Cory G. Kimball - Cincinnati OH, US
Al Mirel - Redwood City CA, US
John F. Cummings - Madeira OH, US
Andrew T. Beckman - Cincinnati OH, US
Assignee:
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:
A61B 18/18
US Classification:
606 52
Abstract:
An electrosurgical instrument can comprise a handle, a shaft, and an end effector, wherein the end effector can be rotatably coupled to the shaft by an articulation joint. The instrument can further comprise a drive member and the articulation joint can comprise flexible support members which can be configured to support the drive member. The instrument can further comprise supply wires electrically coupled to electrodes in the end effector and a wire tensioning device configured to prevent the supply wires from accumulating slack within the articulation joint. The drive member can comprise a plurality of flexible layers wherein some of the layers can be comprised of an electrically insulative material and other layers can be comprised of an electrically conductive material which is in electrical communication with a cutting member in the end effector and/or electrodes positioned within the end effector.

Electrosurgical Cutting And Sealing Instrument

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US Patent:
20120022528, Jan 26, 2012
Filed:
Jul 23, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/842518
Inventors:
Bradley E. White - Cincinnati OH, US
John F. Cummings - Madeira OH, US
Cory G. Kimball - Cincinnati OH, US
Andrew T. Beckman - Cincinnati OH, US
Christopher J. Schall - Cincinnati OH, US
Al Mirel - Redwood City CA, US
Assignee:
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:
A61B 18/04
US Classification:
606 45
Abstract:
A surgical instrument for supplying energy to tissue can comprise a jaw member comprising an electrode, wherein the electrode is configured to supply energy from a power source to captured tissue. The surgical instrument comprises a tissue-cutting element to transect the captured tissue. The rate of distal translation of the tissue-cutting element during the operational stroke may be regulated by an electromagnetic brake.

Articulating Tissue Removal Systems And Methods

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US Patent:
20120221007, Aug 30, 2012
Filed:
Dec 20, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/332227
Inventors:
David Batten - San Jose CA, US
Hiep Nguyen - Milpitas CA, US
Al Mirel - Redwood City CA, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/16
US Classification:
606 80
Abstract:
In some embodiments, a tissue removal system may comprise a handheld housing and a tissue collection chamber coupled to a distal portion of the handheld housing and comprising a cylindrical portion, a motor, and an articulation mechanism. The articulation mechanism may comprise a shaft comprising an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member disposed within the outer tubular member and coupled to the cylindrical portion of the tissue collection chamber, a drum component slidably engaged with the cylindrical portion of the tissue collection chamber and coupled to the outer tubular member, an articulation drive component rotatably coupled to the drum component and to the cylindrical portion of the tissue collection chamber, and a tissue removal assembly coupled to the shaft and operable by the motor. The shaft may be articulated by rotating the articulation drive component and causing the drum component to translate in a proximal direction.

Discectomy Devices And Related Methods

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US Patent:
20130103067, Apr 25, 2013
Filed:
Jul 27, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/560850
Inventors:
Myra I. L. Fabro - San Jose CA, US
Hiep Nguyen - Milpitas CA, US
Mark Dias - San Jose CA, US
Al Mirel - Redwood City CA, US
Robert May - Hayward CA, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/3207
US Classification:
606170
Abstract:
Tissue removal devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a tissue removal device may comprise a handheld housing, a motor, and a tissue removal mechanism coupled to the handheld housing. The tissue removal mechanism may comprise a tubular member, a rotatable elongated member disposed within a lumen of the tubular member, a first impeller distal to the rotatable elongated member, and a second impeller adjacent the first impeller.
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Al A Mirel from Redwood City, CA, age ~53 Get Report